The handle of a metal kettle is made from plastic.
What is a reason for making the handle from plastic?
to increase thermal energy transfer by conduction
to increase thermal energy transfer by convection
to reduce thermal energy transfer by conduction
to reduce thermal energy transfer by convection
301 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.3 Transfer of thermal energy, covering 2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators, 2.3.1b Explaining thermal conduction, 2.3.2 Convection, 2.3.3a Thermal radiation, 2.3.3b Surface colour and texture, 2.3.3c Rate of emission and absorption of radiation, and 2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.